Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/14/2016

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Recommended Action Outcomes of the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan In order for the Thrive MSP 2040 plan to foster efficient and economic growth for a prosperous metropolitan region, three interrelated trail initiatives in Anoka County should be investigated to improve regional connectivity, access and sustainability. Central Anoka County Trail and connection to Mississippi West Regional Park The approved Metropolitan Council plan for Mississippi West Regional Park shows an elevated pedestrian crossing of U.S. Hwy's #10 & #169 as one of the phased improvements to the park. Following the first phase of the park's development, the boat landing and river access in 2010; the Northstar rail station was completed in Ramsey and placed in service north of the regional park, but separated by the highway. The pedestrian bridge known as the 'Mississippi Skyway' should be the next phase of the parks development, and when complete, the Central Anoka County Trail may be realigned to within the pedestrian oriented development known as The COR, or Center of Ramsey - and effectively connected to the regional park. The exhibit below shows the proposed trail corridor in a red dashed line.